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LDV
T60
Mk1 / Plus·
2017-2026
ute
Price (AUD)
$18-38k
Body styles
Single Cab, Extra Cab, Dual Cab
Drivetrain
RWD, 4WD part-time
Origin
China
Built in
China
Overview
SAIC-owned LDV (Maxus) ute. The 2.8L VM Motori (SC28R) is from the same engine family as the Holden Colorado RG's LWH/LWN — Iveco-related Italian diesel. Heavy discounts and aggressive pricing make it a budget pick new. Slow off the mark, underpowered for the kerb weight when loaded, and resale is weak. Mixed long-term reliability reports — some examples have done well, others have suffered injector and DPF dramas.
Engines & variants
2.8L SC28R (VM Motori common-rail diesel)
Engine
VM-derived
Config
I4
Displacement
2.0L / 2.8L
Power
110-160kW
Torque
360-500Nm
Drivetrain
RWD / Part-time 4WD
0–100
~12s
Economy
~9.0 L/100km combined
Tow (braked)
3000-3500kg
Tow (unbraked)
750kg
Transmission
6MT, 6AT
Timing chain / belt / gear
Belt-driven, 150,000km / 7.5-year
Pros
- VM Motori engine (same family as Colorado)
- 3500kg tow on later
- Big cabin
- Heavy discounts
- Cheap entry point
Cons
- Slow off the mark
- Underpowered for the weight
- Mixed reliability reports
- Resale weak
Known problems
medium
DPF clogging
Slow to regen, limp mode reports.
Fix: Highway runs. Service tool regen.
medium
Injector issues (VM Motori)
Same lineage as Colorado VM engine.
Fix: Quality fuel. Injector set replacement.
low
Electrical gremlins
Reverse camera, infotainment, sensors.
Fix: Dealer diagnosis, often software-related.